Shoutout to channel member Tom and many other channel members using this groove to devlop their bass drum skill. Notation and practice-along version on channel members’ page, here: www.buymeacoffee.com/mikebarnesdrums/notation-and-practice-along-for-radiohead-creep-drum-groove Buy a coffee/become a channel member here: www.buymeacoffee.com/mikebarnesdrums

this has been game changing for me. I was one of those "i am struggling with this beat and I don't understand it" I can play this perfectly now just a month after seeing this

Mike is the epitome of what every teacher should be. He is the Pearl of wisdom. And as the saying goes, practise won’t make you perfect, but perfect practise will make you better.

Excellent instruction, as always, Mike. Glad you dispelled the nonsense notion of natural talent. Lost years of drum practice because of a bad experience of lessons where I picked up this attitude. Glad to understand now that you can do anything with dedication.

I'm a 62 year old new drummer, I hope it doesn't take 40 years 🤣🤣 Thank you for the help!!

🙏🙏 thank you for this. I've improved massively In 1 day just from this video

Can't thank you enough Mike, I really was confused and anxious before watching this.

Mike I watch a lot of drum tuition videos on KZfaq but I must admit yours are at the top of my list. So clearly explained and demonstrated. We all thank you for valued time and effort in bringing us these invaluable videos. Much appreciated.

I’m literally working on this tune now. I’ve been an on and off drummer for a long time and never mastered this pattern - I can play much harder grooves which is the crazy part. I’d always cheat it by doing a snare hit for the first bass drum note. This beat is all over the place - rock, hip hop etc. it’s a must know - no question about it. Great video.

Brilliant as always Mike, thank you 🙏🏻

Great stuff Mike .. I love those words “you have to earn it”! This installs hope in relation to practice and mastering new stuff! 🤟🥁

Great lesson! Very humble, very truthful. Very encouraging for learning the instrument!

So well explained Mike 🙏

I was here 2 months ago shortly after buying my first drum kit. I felt like this was a little to advanced for a very new drummer. However I feel like the time is come to start practicing this.

Woooww..thank you, now i can play Creep.

Excellent!

Perfect!

people think that drum play seems easy. I thought so too. More you play more you realize how difficult the drum play is. It is like jumping into the ocean for fun and then start questioning myself if I truly could make it to the shore because it is very hard. Now I know what you are talking about. Important thing is not giving up. In order not to give up, if you can't make double base, just play with single and enjoy play and continue the practice if you want to. The key is having fun. It makes you back to the drum. one day your constant effort makes you to reach to the shore. For me, it takes 5 years to play this song. Still 80 percent.

I really enjoyed this lesson, thank you!

Great lesson. Thank you.

Absolutely brilliant work my friend, you got to earn it. The Secret!

you are an INCREDIBLE teacher!

Great and cool

thank you very much! I'm struggling so much, now I feel much more confident with those bass strokes!!!

Thank you so much for this beautiful video sir...

Still struggling with that foot work and your attitude gave be a big boost, thank you!

I've seen a few of your videos mike, great advice and instruction as ever. You're right It took me an absolute age to become proficient with doing this, and it happened best when I wasn't thinking about it if you know what I mean. Lights out by royal blood is another great song to help bass development. Ive resumed working on the technique to become more efficient as I notice after a long session my leg gets tired so I think I'm still tensing a bit without realising. Posture and seating position are also crucial as if they're not right they affect the kick and hihat more than the rest of the kit I find

Another great vid. I’ve recently been playing through walk this way by RunDMC and Aerosmith, it’s has that triple kick with a swing feel, I can play it fine with the kick and snare but as soon as I introduce my right hand on the hi-hat my brain & I have a massive falling out 🤣😂 -improving each day though, it’s played at around104bpm and I’m spot on at about 98, so not far to go LOL. The other thing I’ve found with that song is you have to be sharp with closing the hi-hat, if you hold that hi-hat open just a fraction too long it throws everything out. Amazing you also mentioned thinking something was wrong with the pedal as well haha, I adjusted mine so many times but then recently proved it was fine by sticking the metronome on and playing it fine without the hi-hat!

Thank you so much! I really thought something was wrong with me!😅

I started learning the drums a month ago and am practicing this beat. It seemed simple and yet is soooo tricky, that's pretty mind blowing ^^ But yeah I figured I was not ready for it, but still I'll take it slow and practice, then practice some more and then start again! There are no shortcuts. (I will practice other things too of course!) Thanks for the video, very interesting and put things into perspective :)

I just started playing drums about 2 weeks ago and I learned my first song and now I wanted to learn another one. I chose Creep and it looked kinda easy but when I started playing I realised how hard it is. This video is really helping I’m slowly getting into this

Good stuff Mike! I've spent at least a month on this and it's still a bugger! I can do the kick by itself with the snare! But add the hi hat and it all goes to hell. I appreciate that it's not just me! My teachers also say to practice new material at "stupid slow" with a metronome. My comfort speed for this beat is around 60 - 65bpm. That's up from 55 last month! It's a great meditation to just play this that slow and really tune into the mechanics of what the body does and the feel of it. Thank again, Cheese might!

Brilliant video as always, I may get to grade 3 one day….but for now it’s small weekly wins and bags of patience …

I'm getting there Mike....in my place by coldplay really helped me with this....I don't know why 😅😀

super nice idol.I will imitate you. I want to be like you good at drums😊😊

Excellent video as always, what kit are you using in this video? thanks

Dear Mike, could you please make a video where you explain very slowly the double stroke on the bass and the slide technique? Thank you very much! I'm around a thousand times practicing...😅

What drum book is he referring to that has a part 1, 2, 3 etc?

Struggling with this too...:( My hi-hat beat wants to match the bass drum! I think my brain refuses anything different 🤯

Guys Do you think it's possible to learn this song on a drumming practice pad, as I can't afford drums . Great video tho!

Need some visuals at the top right of the page?

Wow, you started drums at 30? How long have been playing drums now?

Whoa, you started drums at 30? I'm learning from you now & i'm 48😁 thought you started younger.

1 & 2 & “A” 3 & 4 &

Thank you Mike. It would be more helpful if you would demonstrate more rather than explain so much. But it was very good!

sounds like he decided to play a slow version of walk this way with the hi-hat in the different spot..

For the life of me if I live to be a hundred I just cant get that extra kick on the a of 2......its driving me crazy!!! Agghhhh

I learnt this in 60 mins 🤔

Dude likes to hear himself talk…A LOT. FF to around 8:30 and 12:23 if you want to skip lots of unnecessary filler